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  • Coach Tours  ( 1 items )

    visitors-around-scopeCoach and Bus Tours

    Coach and Bus tour operators can now book directly with the Observatory on (07) 4164 6194 or 0427 961 391. Discounts apply for groups of 30 or more. The new Star Theatre can seat 65 whilst the Display Centre seats 15. Out on the Observation Deck where the telescopes are, can seat up to 35.

    The advantage of group bookings is that not only do you get a generous discount, the group can have a generous meal at the Maidenwell Hotel before, or after the Observatory visit. Lunches, Dinners etc, can be arranged by calling the pub on (07) 4164 6133. They have a menu/prices for groups, and this can be faxed to you if you call them.

    Free parking and camping is allowed behind the pub providing they have booked themselves into the Observatory which is a hop step and jump away from the pub. Showers and toilet is in the Hall across the road from the hotel, and admittance is by gold coin donation. Keys to the hall at the Trading post store adjacent. The town of Maidenwell has the famous Coomba Falls which unfortunately, does not allow a bus or coach to traverse the steep road that leads down to the waterhole. Bunya Mountains National Park is a 30 minute drive which a bus or coach can negotiate.

     

  • Social Groups  ( 7 items )

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    		  Social groups are welcome any time. Camping is available behind the pub, on and around the sports field but not on the cricket pitch. Amenities available on site. Camping is only permitted so long as you are booked into the Observatory for a Day and Night session.

    We have 12 acres of open space for camping providing you are booked into the observatory.This open space is ideal for Scouts and Schools. Further details call 4164 6194.

     

    Inclement weather Plan B 

    • The best skies are cloudless as no telescope can see through that thick blanket. At times however, our telescope CAN cut through thin cloud which acts a like a filter in some cases for Moon and bright planets. Years ago the weather patterns were like clockwork but now, its all changing due to global warming.
    • On the night of your booked session its best to phone the Observatory before you leave home to get a 'heads-up' of weather at Maidenwell. If its still cloudy when you arrive you are given an alternative: Star Theatre show for a bit less and if clears up while you are there, we adjoin to the telescopes and you pay the difference afterwards. While this has worked a few times in the past, the visitor is given a choice beforehand. If this alternative is not your liking you can take a 'Rain-Check' or go home. We simply do not charge for a service we can not provide. 
  • Schools  ( 11 items )

    schoolChildren get a buzz looking through big telescopes at the Moon, the Planets, and the stars.

    There are three (3) telescopes on our Telescope Observation Deck with which we accommodate up to 30 school children plus teachers.

    Up to 68 persons can be seated in the Star Theatre which is fully equipped with audio visual equipment.

    A visiting school can see during the day, the Sun's surface as caught by a special Solar Telescope and video camera mounted in a the white dome outside the Star Theatre. They also get to see a some short videos of various Solar System objects and have a fun loaded Astro Quiz.

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